Key Features
Application
Performance
With virtualized visibility, you can manage application performance across
virtual and physical networks. Reduce downtime and increase productivity with
in-depth, contextual application analysis. And get response time data for
thousands of applications plus performance metrics, transaction detail, and
predictive analytics that show the network impact of new application
deployments.
Expert
Analysis
Get immediate intelligence in both real time and post capture using Expert
Events for TCP, UDP, VoIP, Wireless, and more. It tracks and organizes common
services, flags response performance by severity, tracks port-based protocols
for slow response, and differentiates between network and application problems
with local traffic and WAN/Internet traffic distinction.
Conversation
Analytics
Observer is the only analyzer that offers Connection Dynamics, which graphically
breaks down individual network conversations piece-by-piece, pinpointing which
request or response is causing the issue. Retransmissions and dropped packets
are flagged for instant recognition of the issue source. Spaces between
conversation sections identify latency and response time issues. TCP/UDP Expert
Events show excessive retransmissions, and provide an explanation of the problem
and possible causes.
Trending
Use network trending to forecast IT needs or justify upgrades with comparative
reports. View and analyze network traffic stats over periods of time — from days
to years. Trending metrics can be broadly applied to meet diverse challenges
like translating web traffic into Internet usage data to appropriately bill
departments on service use.
Troubleshooting
Perform in-depth troubleshooting with an interface that provides intuitive
workflows for quick problem resolution. Deep drill-down capabilities with
root-cause analysis pinpoint issues at the source with accuracy and ease.
High-performance packet capture, decode, and filtering capabilities offer
additional support.
Triggers
& Alarms
Observer deploys ongoing monitoring of activity levels and immediately sends
prioritized alerts when network fluctuations cross your pre-set levels. It gives
you the following alert options: emails, paging, trouble tickets, or
kick-starting an automated packet capture.
Features also include flagging activities or errors from a pre-defined list;
setting custom notifications based on any filter; obtaining email with virus
information (including source and destination); and placing triggers on any WLAN
activity.
Packet
Capture
The Observer's packet capture, decode, and filtering capabilities are second to
none. Observer lets you view individual packets and decode for over 740 primary
protocols and countless sub-protocols. Observer filters packets quickly and
efficiently by address, address range, protocol offsets, and protocol presets
using the intuitive GUI and by-command line.
